Is 70 WB over Beaver Creek
FairWashington County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile West of Md 66 · Structure no. 100000210127014
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72,140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 70 WB over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 WB over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 72,140 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,800 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 70 WB over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Is 70 WB over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Is 70 WB over Beaver Creek carry?
About 72,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Is 70 WB over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Is 70 WB over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.